Vitamin

Vitamin K (quinone) What is it? Vitamin K is fat-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in fats. There are 3 types of vitamin K: vitamin K1 (named phylloquinone and present in the green leaves of vegetables), vitamin K2 (named menaquinone and synthesized by intestinal bacteria), and finally vitamin K3 (named menadione which is a synthetic […]

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) What is it? Vitamin E is liposoluble, which means that it is soluble in fats. Vitamin E exists in the form of 8 compounds, the best known being æ-tocopherol. What are the health benefits? Helps protect cells against oxidative stress In which foods? – Sunflower seed (42,3 mg/100g) – Almonds (23,8 mg/100g)

Vitamin D (Calciferol) What is it? Vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in fat. Vitamin D exists in two forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, produced by plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, produced by animals and certain lichens). The skin also produces vitamin D following exposure to UV B rays. This vitamin is then

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) What is it? Vitamin C is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It is one of the only two vitamins (with E) that can be used directly in its ingested form. Ascorbic acid is well known to the general public as winter approaches for its effect on the proper

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) What is it? Vitamin B12 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It is a key vitamin for vegetarians and vegans, as this vitamin is synthesized by the microflora of the large intestine in animals. Thus, dietary intake from animal sources is necessary to cover the body’s needs. What are

Vitamin B9 (Folate) What is it? Vitamin B9 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It is the star vitamin for pregnant women! It is essential for the formation of the placenta and the growth of the uterus during pregnancy. This vitamin is also called folate because of its increased presence in the

Vitamin B8 (Biotin) What is it? Vitamin B8 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It must therefore be provided by the diet so that the body has a sufficient supply. What are the health benefits? Contributes to normal energy metabolism Contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, hair and skin Contributes

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) What is it? Vitamin B6 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It is very often associated with magnesium for its synergistic effect allowing a better absorption of the latter. What are the health benefits? Contributes to the metabolism of amino acids, proteins and glycogen Contributes to the regulation of

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) What is it? Vitamin B5 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. It is also known as the “anti-stress” vitamin. What are the health benefits? Contributes to the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and certain neurotransmitters Contributes to reduced fatigue and normal intellectual performance Reduction

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) What is it? Vitamin B3 is water-soluble, meaning that it is soluble in water. This vitamin is synthesized by the body but is not stored. It is therefore necessary to have dietary intake to cover the needs. What are the health benefits? Universal action on the level of energy metabolism Normal functioning